Long Time, No Blog - I Found a New Race Partner!

Posted by Nadine

Last time you heard from me was last month, after the Tour de Cure. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, I hope. There have been a few big developments since then.

I found a teammate for the Adventure Race, a fellow employee, Terry F. Terry has worked at Swanson Health Products for 11 years and held various positions in our fulfillment center. She is currently a member of our purchasing team, as a Purchasing Assistant.

Terry is also a very active individual. She practices Yoga twice a week, plays volleyball & softball, and enjoys riding ATV's and snowmobiles. She shares my love of the great outdoors, which makes her an ideal partner! And while this is certainly huge news, something else popped up that I can't ignore...

Another new development - I’ve been blindsided by the unexpected development of romance, which has put a dent in my time available for training, and my focus.

Who remembers/knows what this does to a person? Essentials like concentration, rest, rituals, routines, and favorite TV shows become distant memories. I am not complaining, just thinking on screen about how to make it all work together.

Training for the race was something I considered a challenge from the beginning. It now feels like twice the challenge. How much more can I fit into one day/week/month? I’ve already given up cleaning my house, reading, cooking, and HEROES. There aren’t many things left in life that I am willing to phase out.

I would love to hear suggestions and/or inspirational musings on how to more creatively manage my time and schedule without having to sacrifice the relationships I have with my family, job, friends, and Adventure Racing (in no particular order, they are all important!).

I have been blessed; I just need to figure out how to create harmony and balance amongst the blessings!

That’s all I really have time for. Our offices have been blessed with high mail counts and call volumes, and I’ve got to keep up, and help get those orders out the door!

Adventure On!
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